Insert Stitches

Use Insert Stitches  to add new stitches to an embroidery. For example, you may add more underlay to an embroidery or make a new section of an embroidery. You can even change an embroidery into an appliqué embroidery by adding placement stitches and Stops to secure the appliqué fabric.

Select Insert Stitches

• In the Modify  window of the Control Panel , click Insert Stitches .

• Choose Edit > Modify > Insert Stitches.

Using Insert Stitches

1. In the Modify  window of the Control Panel , click Insert Stitches . Alternatively, choose Edit > Modify > Insert Stitches.

2. Click the stitch where you want to add stitches.

3. Click again to place a new stitch point after the stitch point you started from.

Note: The stitches are added using the thread color where you insert the stitches. If you need to use a different color for the stitches, insert color changes before and after the new stitches have been added.

4. Each following click will place a new stitch point after the previous one.

5. Double-click or press Return to finish the line of inserted stitches.

6. Control–click and select Finish Insert Stitches to close the Insert Stitches tool.

Editing Stitches

Edit and Add Stitches